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Brain Attack
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Some people aspire to retire at a ripe old age, still in relatively good health. Certain diseases however, may lead to early retirement and long term disability. Here's a quiz about a leading cause of long term disability - a stroke/brain attack.
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10 Q
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yency
Jun 02 10
1041 plays
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Fun Gus: the Fungi
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Fun Gus is a Fun Guy and wants you to know that the study of mushrooms is full of suprises. So pull up a chair, or a toadstool, sit back, and enjoy!
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10 Q
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kitabi
Jun 02 10
303 plays
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Holes in Your Head
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This quiz is on the holes you have in your head, and not just the ones you'd rather have there!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Bladewing10
Jun 02 10
873 plays
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So Big!
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Everybody knows that the blue whale is the biggest animal on the planet, but there are some other organisms that are its rivals for size. Learn about these non-animal organisms that are some of the largest of their kind.
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Difficult
10 Q
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adams627
May 27 10
2091 plays
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After the Toilet Flushes
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A daily routine for each of us, but who gives a second thought about what happens when we're done using the john? Find out some interesting details.
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Tough
10 Q
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Lwaxy
May 16 10
735 plays
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What's a Dwarf Planet?
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This quiz is about celestial bodies that orbit the sun; assume a hydrostatic equilibrium; haven't cleared their neighbourhood and aren't satellites plus their moons. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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mudman01
May 10 10
369 plays
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A Brief History of Timepieces
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What time is it? Attempts to find out have taken us from the ancient use of sundials to the modern atomic clock. Let's go on a journey through time.
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
May 10 10
291 plays
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Paint By Numbers
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From the CRT to LCD, how does a computer monitor give us our colour pictures? Let's see if you know.
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10 Q
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Mercenary_Elk
May 04 10
342 plays
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It was the Best of Time(piece)s...
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Or "A Brief History of Timepieces", the story of how people have kept track of time over the centuries.
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Tough
10 Q
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bucknallbabe
Apr 26 10
468 plays
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My Metal Filled Day
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I decided to recount a crazy day filled with metals to generate fun and whacky facts about some metals commonly (or not so commonly?) found each day.
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10 Q
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lalala2222
Apr 15 10
699 plays
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Human Tissue Types II: Connective Tissue
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Part 2 of my series on Human Tissue Types. Connective tissue is the most abundant tissue type in the body - see how much you know about it! At least high school Bio recommended. Have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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reeshy
Apr 15 10
753 plays
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Complex Numbers: Real and Imaginary!
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Complex numbers are very useful in the fields of maths and physics and this is, hopefully, an interesting look at them in all their glory...even if only briefly! Good luck. :)
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10 Q
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jonnowales
Apr 09 10
375 plays
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I've Got You Under My Skin
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This is a quiz for romeomikegolf's "A (non) Musical Challenge". This quiz will take you on a journey of the human body, focusing on the skin and anything under it.
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10 Q
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evil44
Apr 04 10
1203 plays
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Everything's Under Control Part II
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Listed under the USA's Controlled Substances Act, controlled substances are chemicals or drugs that have shown a potential for abuse. Here are ten questions about some of these drugs. Some tricky brand / generic questions are included.
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Difficult
10 Q
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celicadriver
Apr 04 10
402 plays
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Sheer Heart Attack
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Your heart is very important. Here is a look at the many things that can go wrong with it.
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10 Q
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Eraserhead
Mar 25 10
879 plays
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Injection Molding bits and bites
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So you think you're a molder?
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10 Q
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jmoutoux
Mar 20 10
207 plays
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Yours Truly, An Inanimate Carbon Rod
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In 1985, a new form of carbon was discovered. Its structure was unlike any other molecule, and scientists soon realized the applications of the discovery. How much do you know about these newly-discovered carbon nanotubes, dubbed "fullerenes?"
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Tough
10 Q
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adams627
Mar 20 10
885 plays
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Everything's Under Control
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The intent of the USA's Controlled Substances Act of 1970 was to decrease the abuse and recreational use of drugs. So how much do you know about these controlled substances?
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Difficult
10 Q
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celicadriver
Mar 15 10
546 plays
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Homeopathic Terminology
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Homeopathy has been around since the late 1700s. The names of the preparations can be colorful and interesting. Test your knowledge with this quiz and see if you don't know more than you might think.
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Easy
10 Q
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tazman6619
Mar 11 10
966 plays
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Fueling the Fire
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Fire and fuels are often taken for granted in the developed world but this state of affairs is relatively recent. This quiz explores how scientists discovered the true nature of fire and the substances burned to produce it.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bucknallbabe
Mar 11 10
555 plays
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Good Day Sunshine
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Here comes the sun -- the source of light, warmth, vitamin D and cancer-causing rays. Luckily, there are products to protect you. Let's take a look at the basic facts and some of the controversies of sunscreen.
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10 Q
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PDAZ
Mar 08 10
531 plays
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Take two and call me in the morning...
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Match the symptoms with the proper generic prescription medications.
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10 Q
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nyirene330
Mar 04 10
783 plays
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Science in Science Fiction
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Science fiction has given us many fabulous ideas--many of which are actually possible. Test your knowledge of these futuristic technologies!
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10 Q
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john_sunseri
Mar 01 10
1290 plays
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Detective Chemistry
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You are a chemical compound, but you don't know which one. Questions 1 to 9 will give you clues as to your identity, as well as testing your knowledge in several areas of chemistry. Question 10 will give you a chance to guess at which compound you are.
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Tough
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doublemm
Feb 22 10
2601 plays
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Your What Hurts?
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My friend Budhu was coming down the stairs and tripped, hitting many body parts on the way down. He was given 10 diagnoses in the Emergency Department. See if you can deduce where he was injured.
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10 Q
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superstar_dj
Feb 17 10
1728 plays
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Plug it in, but only if you have GFCI!
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How well do you know your appliances? Here's looking into everyday gadgets - hairdryers, toasters, vacuum cleaners, etc. After taking this quiz, you may give a pause the next time you plug one in!
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10 Q
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swetha_sk
Feb 14 10
375 plays
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A Lesson in Cardiovascular Disorders
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This is the third quiz in my "Lessons" series. It involves the heart and blood vessels. It is a very important subject when it comes to anatomy. Hope you enjoy it?
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10 Q
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mdemma
Feb 14 10
1437 plays
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The Harsh Light of Day
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In Australia, the harsh light of our summer day comes from the Sun. But what exactly is the Sun and how does it do what it does? (An attempt at a simple explanation)
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10 Q
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lones78
Feb 14 10
756 plays
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The Martian Quiz
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Mars: the planet most like Earth. For years, astronomers have speculated on its history. But, just how much do you know about Earth's celestial neighbor?
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Tough
10 Q
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WeirdAlLover
Feb 12 10
474 plays
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Real! Dead! Monsters!
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Some of the scariest creatures ever are fact, not fiction. Fortunately these real monsters are now extinct, so there's nothing to worry about.
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10 Q
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jcpetersen
Feb 12 10
1116 plays
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